There was total lockdown in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State, on Thursday, as residents complied with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra .
All the markets, including the Onitsha main market, Ochanja market, Ogbaru Relief market, New spare parts market Nkpor, old spare parts market Obosi, building material market Ogidi, were in full lockdown. “This approach is better than the youth coming out on the road in procession and in the process security agents killing them,” he added.
But the banks did not open for businesses, although their staff were inside their offices and banking halls. There was heavy traffic at some major roads, especially the Agbani road axis, as people, including school children and workers, were boarding commercial buses to their different destinations.Kenyatta, Garki and Akwata markets in the metropolis were opened for business, while traders were busy displaying their goods as usual. The banks were also running normal services.
As earlier as 6 a.m, officers of the state police command were seen at strategic places to provide security for the people.
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